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A Talking Picture

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A Talking Picture
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NR,1hr 36min
Genre:
Comedy
Release:
2003
Director:
Manoel de Oliveira
Distributor:
Kino
Starring:
Leonor Silveira, Filipa de Almeida, John Malkovich  ...more
Synopsis: Elder statesman of Portuguese filmmaking Manoel de Oliveira directs the dialogue-driven drama A Talking Picture. Starting in Lisbon, the film involves a Mediterranean cruise with mother Rosa Maria (Leonor Silveira) and daughter Maria Joana (Filipa de Almedia). From France to Turkey, the tourists travel to various stops as Rosa Maria talks to her daughter about world history. Several international stars show up in cameo roles, including John Malkovich, Irene Papas, Catherine Deneuve, and Stefania ... Full Synopsis
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Manohla Dargis, The New York Times
In both its intellectual reach and the elegant simplicity of its form, A Talking Picture bears resemblance to Andrei Sokurov's "Russian Ark." Full Review
Metascore
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 from metacritic.com
75
Generally favorable reviews
out of 100
Based on 14 critic reviews
Featured Cast
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Leonor Silveira
Rosa Maria
Filipa de Almeida
Maria Joana
John Malkovich
Captain, Comandante John Walesa
Irene Papas
Helena
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